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100
That Code Orange have gone so bold is to be credited. That they’ve made such a huge range of stuff work together so well even more so. That none of this feels like a loss to what Code Orange once were once you take it in and digest it is to be given standing ovation.
2y
90
The Above finds Code Orange continuing a musical story of their own imagining. Whether they’re taking from the past, present, or future of their stylistic influences, no one could question the unique niche they’ve carved out for themselves.
2y
80
On The Above, Code Orange merge hardcore, metal, and every rock and electronic genre they can think of to make 2023’s most ambitious heavy album.
2y
80
The Above takes what CODE ORANGE already did, every part of their DNA, and radically rearranges it in bold new forms. For a band that pushed the boundaries of their hardcore and metal roots by incorporating industrial glitch and grind, this is a fearless leap into the unknown, and it almost entirely pays off.
2y
60
The Pittsburgh hardcore titans unlock eclectic new territory on their fifth album, which perhaps drags on for a little too long.
2y
50
However, given the evident potential showcased on Underneath, I wonder whether dialing into the most interesting wombo combo presented therein - that metalcore + industrial + bleakness ting - may have borne more fruit than the brighter///broader whole here.
2y
40
The Above is beneath the band that made Underneath.
2y
EDIT 2: 90-80. Back to 80, idk it's not THAT good but still slaps
excuse me, what in the good lord is this?? and why is it good???
EDIT: 80-90. Ok so as expected, this thing has really grown on me. I've listened to it a bunch more times and it's easily one of the most fun, catchy and creative albums of the year. Feels super refreshing and obviously, I'm a big fan of this kind of genre, and this feels like a very unique delivery of it. The clean vocals are amazing, the hooks are extremely ... read more
Chapter One: Oh Hey Another Long-Form Review
I mean, it’s not very surprising that I’d pour some of my life force into a long review for this album, right? If you’ve been watching my activity, you’d know that I’ve been very, VERY excited for this album. I was excited to the point of genuinely doing one of those “___ but it’s my voice” things for the funny, which may still happen, but that’s not why I’m here. I’m here to talk ... read more
….huh. okay.
this is gonna be a weird one. not sure how it’s gonna hit for everyone. not sure how it hits for me either to be honest.
Alright I was gonna do a full review but I’m backed up with other stuff, so let me write up something quick.
I appreciate the band’s constant urge to evolve and push forward and desire to never settle, but this project is honestly kind of a mess. There are a lot of great ideas but they struggle to come together to make a cohesive ... read more
I’ve been listening to a ton of music that I love so I figured I’d revisit an album that I don’t hold any affection towards. Contrary to popular belief this record isn’t terrible, but it’s not very good either (all relative obviously). It’s so disjointed and at times amateurish in its songwriting while at other times it feels new and exciting but those moments fade fast. The best tracks on here would be throwaways on any other Code Orange record.
So, you know how I said in my review of Underneath that one of the songs sounded like a NickelBack song? Yeah, this is if Code Orange WAS NickelBack if only a bit heavier.
Whilst most of the songs where good, there were some grade A clunkers on this album. The album starts of being pretty decent, if a little oh the eeh side of things, and songs like Mirror, Drone, Game, and Grooming are great songs that carry the album on its back through the middle section. But it;s the third last track, ... read more
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Track List
| 1 | Never Far Apart 3:53 | 57 |
| 2 | Theatre Of Cruelty 3:58 | 67 |
| 3 | Take Shape 3:24 feat. Billy Corgan | 70 |
| 4 | The Mask Of Sanity Slips 5:08 | 65 |
| 5 | Mirror 3:59 | 75 |
| 6 | A Drone Opting Out Of The Hive 3:21 | 69 |
| 7 | I Fly 3:41 | 63 |
| 8 | Splinter The Soul 3:49 | 66 |
| 9 | The Game 2:59 | 73 |
| 10 | Grooming My Replacement 2:54 | 75 |
| 11 | Snapshot 3:29 | 65 |
| 12 | Circle Through 2:58 | 54 |
| 13 | But A Dream... 3:45 | 65 |
| 14 | The Above 4:18 | 62 |
Total Length: 51 minutes
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1y
I am so sad I was born too late to get my face rearranged to The New Reality by a smelly 30 year old man swinging a haymaker straight for my jaw 💔
1y
At least he didn't say the band was over. I'm still not sure why they don't want to continue. Reba and Dom can be replaced, no? Or does Jami have super harsh standards for the kind of people he wants in hr band?
1y
Hype so dead for Code Orange I don’t see anyone talking about the fact Jami just announced that they’re on hiatus 😭😭 Code Orange is NOT forever 🥀
1y
Pretty unfortunate that this album sorta flopped, both commercially and reception-wise. It’s clear this was a very ambitious record with a lot of well crafted buildup for it that few people seemed to really care about. Sad to see Code Orange just fizzle out after this, but oh well
1y
Band is definitely done. Most of the band members have unfollowed Reba I've noticed. I don't think they'll ever officially announce the band is over and if they do come back safe to say Reba won't be a part of it